This article for the WizeAdvice newsletter was originally published on LinkedIn.
The summer tourist season signals the need for short-term seasonal employees in many industries, especially restaurants, hotels, and retail establishments. Businesses are excitedly preparing for peak seasons, with hotels filling up with tourists and once again enjoying in-person shopping and dining out.
Following close behind is the frenetic year-end holiday season. Managers, who depend on short-term hires to meet increasing consumer demands, are already anticipating how much they’ll need to ramp up their staff. Retailers predict a 2023 holiday season similar to 2022, with a gain in sales from 4.8% to 4.5%, while economists predict tourism and travel to increase by 30% in 2023.
While getting a jump on seasonal hiring makes sense, it can cause added stress and uncertainty for even the most prepared employer. Experts who study seasonal employment trends agree that developing a strategic seasonal hiring plan offers the peace of mind to recruit and hire with confidence and ensures you choose the right talent for your short-term hiring needs. Here are a few examples of best practices you can start implementing immediately.